School of Health Professions Virtual Info Sessions: Learn more about School of Health Professions Programs.
Who: Students interested in attending the School of Health Professions
Where: Virtual
When: Register for a session

U-CHaMP Ambassadors: Mentoring, academic advising, and opportunities to learn about health professions and health disparities in the community.
Who: High School and Community College students
Where: KU Medical Center Kansas City campus
When: Academic year

Health Science Enrichment Institute, School of Medicine: The Health Science Enrichment Institute (HSEI) five-week summer program offers additional instruction and exposure to various science courses and personal development topics.
Who: College freshman and sophomores
Where: KU Medical Center - Kansas City campus
When: Summer

MEDPATH, School of Medicine: MEDPATH is a twelve-month post-baccalaureate academic program designed to strengthen the biological and social sciences foundation of students preparing for careers in medicine.
Who: Post-baccalaureate students interested in attending medical school
Where: KU Medical Center - Kansas City campus
When: Application: April; Program: August – June

Pre-Matriculation Program, Medical School: A six-week intensive academic program designed to provide entering medical students from underrepresented populations with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the first-year curriculum.
Who: Newly accepted medical school students
Where: KU Medical Center - Kansas City campus
When: May and June annually

Premedical Student Conference: Kansas physicians, scientists, advisors, and potential medical students come together for this one-day conference. Discussions include the MCAT and applying to medical school, tips for successful admissions interviews, and question-and-answer sessions with physicians and medical students.
Who: Potential medical students
Where: Varies
When: Spring, annually

Primary Care Workshop, School of Medicine: Application-based, one-day workshop where students participate in a physician-led Problem-Based Learning (PBL) group illustrating a clinical office visit. Breakout sessions provide individualized learning about suturing and aspects of the physical exam.
Who: College sophomore standing; Kansas permanent resident
Where: KU Medical Center - Salina campus
When: One day event in June

Scholars in Rural Health, School of Medicine: The Scholars in Rural Health Program identifies college undergraduates from rural Kansas who are interested in building successful future careers as primary care physicians serving underserved rural areas throughout Kansas.
Who: College sophomores; Kansas residents
Where: Multiple locations across Kansas
When: Application: second semester sophomore year

Scholars in Urban Health: The Scholars in Urban Health program recruits students from the urban areas of Kansas (Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, and Lawrence) who are committed to ameliorating the health challenges faced by their communities. The program exposes students to a variety of health care services in urban areas, including hospital and office practice.
Who: College sophomore standing; permanent Kansas residency in the urban areas of Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, or Lawrence
Where: Urban areas of Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, or Lawrence
When: Application: June; Program: August

Community College Nursing Partnership: Pursue an associate or bachelor degree in Nursing while in community college.
Who: Students attending eligible community colleges
Where: Multiple locations
When: Summer

Health Professions Educator Certificate: A 12-credit-hour interprofessional certificate program in which School of Nursing students develop the skills and education expertise needed for various roles within academic and clinical settings.
Who: School of Nursing students
Where: KU Medical Center - Kansas City campus
When: See link for dates

Nurse Academy: A one-day program introducing high school and college-aged students to the profession of nursing. Students will practice hands-on nursing skills, learn about different fields within nursing, and tour several different patient care delivery areas in the hospital.
Who: High school and college students
Where: KU Medical Center - Kansas City campus and The University of Kansas Health System
When: Summer

Breast Cancer Research Experience Program: Students experience basic principles of research and gain direct experience with clinical data collection and maintenance. Contact Joshua Staley jstaley2@kumc.edu.
Who: High school and undergraduate students (16 years or
older)
Where: KU Medical Center – Westwood, KS (in-person only)
When: Three sessions a year: January-May (undergraduate students only), June-July (high school and undergraduate students), August-December (undergraduate students only)

KEE Research and Observation Experiences: Provides research opportunities in medical center research facilities.
Who: Must be at least 16 years old
Where: KU Medical Center - Kansas City, Wichita, Salina campuses
When: Year round

Masonic Cancer Alliance Summer Internship: Allows up to three students to complete a summer internship implementing evidence-based community education programs across Kansas and western Missouri.
Who: Undergraduate and graduate college students
Where: KU Medical Center's Masonic Cancer Alliance, Kansas City, KS
When: Application in March for Summer internship

University of Kansas Health System Shadow Experience: Shadow a healthcare provider in a hospital or clinical setting.
Who: Must be at least 16 years old
Where: The University of Kansas Health System
When: Year round

The University of Kansas Health System Volunteers: Get firsthand experience in both patient care and non-patient care sides of the health system.
Who: Must be at least 14 years old
Where: The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, KS
When: Varies, summer options